Difference between to cut and to trim in Korean
자르다·손질하다
자르다to cut
"To cut" means to make something smaller or separate it with a knife, scissors, or another tool. In Korean, 자르다 is used for cutting food, paper, hair, string, and many other everyday things. You can use it in simple daily situations at home, at school, or outside.
손질하다to trim
To trim means to cut, clean, or fix something so it looks neat or is ready to use. In Korean, 손질하다 is used for things like hair, plants, animal fur, and food. You can use it when someone trims, grooms, or prepares something by hand.
The difference
자르다 means simply cutting something into pieces or making it shorter. It does not include the idea of cleaning, grooming, or preparing it neatly.